Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as an MP and his withdrawal from politics, a decision that will lead to a by-election in the London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras.
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In a statement to the Camden New Journal, Starmer said it was a “great honor and privilege” to represent the constituency for 11 years, explaining that he is ready to “pass the baton to a successor.”
The former premier, who had resigned from office during the summer and was replaced by Andy Burnham, had initially told the BBC that he wanted to remain an MP until the next general election. Starmer has now announced that he wants to focus his activity on international affairs, particularly in the fields of defense, security, trade, and technology.
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He also assured that he will continue to commit to the fight against violence towards women and girls, a topic he has worked on since before entering Parliament.
His departure from the House of Commons now opens the way for a by-election in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
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